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CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order 1:32 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Roll Call: 6 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.
*Commissioner Caffery arrived at 1:35 p.m.
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA:
The agenda was available for public access at the City Hall exterior bulletin board (west side of Council Chamber) and the Planning Services counter by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2009.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
The agenda was accepted, as presented.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Vice Chair Cohen opened public comments:
-Russell Coward, Palm Springs, spoke in reference to Item 5B, expressed concern with additional cell towers clustered on this site; otherwise, with additional landscaping is not opposed to the project.
There being no further appearances public comments was closed.
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATION:
1A. Resolution of Appreciation - A resolution recognizing Larry Hochanadel for his service to the City of Palm Springs, as a member of the Planning Commission.
Former Planning Commission Chair Dianne Marantz presented "A Certificate of Commendation" to Larry Hochanadel recognizing him for his service to the City of Palm Springs as a Member of the Palm Springs Planning Commission.
Motion to To adopt the Resolution of Appreciation recognizing Larry Hochanadel for his years of service to the City of Palm Springs. Moved by Caffery, seconded by Scott.
Vote to To adopt the Resolution of Appreciation recognizing Larry Hochanadel for his years of service to the City of Palm Springs. (Approved)
2. ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
2A. Election of Chair
Commissioner Donenfeld nominated Leo Cohen. No other nominations were made.
By acclamation the Commission unanimously recognized Leo Cohen as Chair.
2B. Election of Vice-Chair
Commissioner Bill Scott nominated Jon Caffery as Vice Chair. No other nominations were made.
By acclamation the Commission unanimously recognized Jon Caffery as Vice Chair.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion to To approve, Items 3A and 3B as part of the Consent Calendar. (Noting Commissioner Hudson’s abstention on the minutes of July 22, 2009.) Moved by Scott, seconded by Donenfeld.
Vote to To approve, Items 3A and 3B as part of the Consent Calendar. (Noting Commissioner Hudson’s abstention on the minutes of July 22, 2009.) (Approved)
3A. Minutes of July 22, 2009.
Approved, as part of the Consent Calendar. (Noting Commissioner Hudson's abstention on the minutes of July 22, 2009.)
3B. Case 3.1389 MAJ - A request by Desert Water Agency for architectural approval for a 3,600 square foot warehouse/ storage building located at 1200 South Gene Autry Trail, Zone M-1, Section 20. (Project Planner: Glenn Mlaker, Assistant Planner)
Approved, as part of the Consent Calendar.
4. OTHER BUSINESS:
4A. Appointment of two (2) Architectural Advisory Committee Members.
Commissioner Scott reported that the ad hoc subcommittee interviewed six candidates for the vacant positions on the Architectural Advisory Committee and their recommendation is to appoint Patrick McGrew and Will Kleindienst as regular members; and Ana Marie Escalante, as an alternate member.
Motion to To appoint Patrick McGrew and William Kleindienst, as Members of the Architectural Advisory Committee and Ana Marie Escalante, as an Alternate Member. Moved by Conrad, seconded by Donenfeld.
Vote to To appoint Patrick McGrew and William Kleindienst, as Members of the Architectural Advisory Committee and Ana Marie Escalante, as an Alternate Member. (Approved)
4B. Case SP 09-002 - A request by Best Signs, Inc. to implement a new sign program for the Rimrock Plaza shopping center located the southeast corner of East Palm Canyon Drive and Matthew Drive, Zone W-C-D-N, Section 30. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)
David A. Newell, Associate Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated September 9, 2009.
Staff agreed to modify condition PSP 1 to include "drip irrigation installed within 5 feet of the monument sign".
-Jim Cross, Best Signs, (responding to questions from the Commission) was in agreement with moving the sprinklers further away from the monument sign. Mr. Cross expressed frustation on the time spent on the original design, as well as the redesign, as recommended by the Architectural Advisory Committee.
Motion to To approve with the exception of the main monument sign, subject to Conditions of Approval, as amended:
-To return the main monument sign to the Architectury Advisory Committee with direction to:
a. Incorporate elements of the original shopping center in the design of the main monument sign. Moved by Scott, seconded by Caffery.
Vote to To approve with the exception of the main monument sign, subject to Conditions of Approval, as amended:
-To return the main monument sign to the Architectury Advisory Committee with direction to:
a. Incorporate elements of the original shopping center in the design of the main monument sign. (Declined)
Motion to Approve To approve the sign program with the exception of the monument sign, subject to Conditions of Approval, with direction to staff:
-To simplify the design of the main monument sign based on Commissioners' comments.
-To create an ad hoc subcommittee consisting of: Doug Hudson and Jon Caffery to provide final review on the on the main monument sign and approval by the Planning Director. Moved by Conrad, seconded by Caffery.
Vote to Approve To approve the sign program with the exception of the monument sign, subject to Conditions of Approval, with direction to staff:
-To simplify the design of the main monument sign based on Commissioners' comments.
-To create an ad hoc subcommittee consisting of: Doug Hudson and Jon Caffery to provide final review on the on the main monument sign and approval by the Planning Director. (Approved)
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
5A. Case 3.3333 MAJ / TTM 36185 / 7.1320 AMM - A request by Community Dynamics for architectural approval of a 51-unit moderate income for-sale townhouse complex and a condominium map on an approximate 3.6-acre parcel located at 3130 North Indian Canyon Drive, Zone R-2, Section 2. (Project Planner: Ken Lyon, Associate Planner)
Motion to To continue the hearing to a date to be determined. Moved by Scott, seconded by Caffery.
Vote to To continue the hearing to a date to be determined. (Approved)
5B. Case 5.1226 CUP / 6.513 VAR - A request by Royal Street Communications for a Conditional Use Permit to install a new fifty-five foot tall commercial communication antenna and a Variance to exceed the maximum height permitted from fifteen feet to fifty-five feet located at 2101 Sahara Road, Zone P, Section 1. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)
David Newell, Associate Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated September 9, 2009.
Chair Cohen opened the public hearing:
-Veronica Arvizu, representing Royal Street Communications, provided details on the location and responded to questions from the Commission.
-Bill Ferra, Palm Springs, noted his preference to have a view of a lot with palm fronds instead of a two-story commercial building and spoke in support of the project.
-David Hacker, Hacker Engineering, spoke of parking lot expansion for the Kingdom Hall and is looking forward to landscaping improvements to this site.
There being no further comments the public hearing was closed.
The Commission discussed maintenance of the palm fronds (monopalms) co-locations for additional antennas and slim ine poles versus monopalms.
Commissioners Hudson and Caffery noted their preference for slim-line monopoles.
Motion to To recommend approval to the City Council, subject to Conditions of Approval, as amended:
-Install desert landscape including three live palms trees adjacent to the monopalm.
-Revise PLN 13 condition to include, ". . . the applicant shall provide a monopalm structure capable of allowing co-location for another wireless communication provider.
- Moved by Scott, seconded by Donenfeld.
Vote to To recommend approval to the City Council, subject to Conditions of Approval, as amended:
-Install desert landscape including three live palms trees adjacent to the monopalm.
-Revise PLN 13 condition to include, ". . . the applicant shall provide a monopalm structure capable of allowing co-location for another wireless communication provider.
- (Approved)
5C. Case 5.1227 CUP / 6.517 VAR - A request by Royal Street Communications for a Conditional Use Permit to install a fifty-five foot tall commercial communication antenna and a Variance to exceed the maximum antenna height permitted from fifteen feet to fifty-five feet located at 4733 East Palm Canyon Drive, Zone W-C-D-N, Section 30. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)
David Newell, Associate Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated September 9, 2009.
The public hearing was opened:
-Veronica Arizu, representing Royal Street Communications, responded to questions from the Commission and provided details on the proposed height and location of the monopalm.
There being no further appearances the public hearing was closed.
Motion to To recommend approval to the City Council, subject to Conditions of Approval, as amended:
-The maximum height of the slim-line monopole antenna structure shall be forty-five feet.
-The slim-line monopole shall be light-to-medium brown in color.
-The slim-line monopole shall be structurally engineered to allow one additional co-locator. Moved by Caffery, seconded by Conrad.
Vote to To recommend approval to the City Council, subject to Conditions of Approval, as amended:
-The maximum height of the slim-line monopole antenna structure shall be forty-five feet.
-The slim-line monopole shall be light-to-medium brown in color.
-The slim-line monopole shall be structurally engineered to allow one additional co-locator. (Approved)
PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS:
Commissioner Caffery welcomed Doug Hudson and Leslie Munger to the Planning Commission.
PLANNING DIRECTOR’S REPORT:
Director Ewing reported that that the next City Council will be meeting next week and provided an update on the upcoming Planning items.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further comments the Planning Commission adjourned at 3:46 p.m. to a regular meeting on Wednesday, September 23, 2009, at 1:30 p.m., City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.
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CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order 1:32 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Roll Call: 6 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.
*Commissioner Caffery arrived at 1:35 p.m.
REPORT OF POSTING OF AGENDA:
The agenda was available for public access at the City Hall exterior bulletin board (west side of Council Chamber) and the Planning Services counter by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2009.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
The agenda was accepted, as presented.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Vice Chair Cohen opened public comments:
-Russell Coward, Palm Springs, spoke in reference to Item 5B, expressed concern with additional cell towers clustered on this site; otherwise, with additional landscaping is not opposed to the project.
There being no further appearances public comments was closed.
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATION:
1A. Resolution of Appreciation - A resolution recognizing Larry Hochanadel for his service to the City of Palm Springs, as a member of the Planning Commission.
Former Planning Commission Chair Dianne Marantz presented "A Certificate of Commendation" to Larry Hochanadel recognizing him for his service to the City of Palm Springs as a Member of the Palm Springs Planning Commission.
Motion to To adopt the Resolution of Appreciation recognizing Larry Hochanadel for his years of service to the City of Palm Springs. Moved by Caffery, seconded by Scott.
Vote to To adopt the Resolution of Appreciation recognizing Larry Hochanadel for his years of service to the City of Palm Springs. (Approved)
2. ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
2A. Election of Chair
Commissioner Donenfeld nominated Leo Cohen. No other nominations were made.
By acclamation the Commission unanimously recognized Leo Cohen as Chair.
2B. Election of Vice-Chair
Commissioner Bill Scott nominated Jon Caffery as Vice Chair. No other nominations were made.
By acclamation the Commission unanimously recognized Jon Caffery as Vice Chair.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Motion to To approve, Items 3A and 3B as part of the Consent Calendar. (Noting Commissioner Hudson’s abstention on the minutes of July 22, 2009.) Moved by Scott, seconded by Donenfeld.
Vote to To approve, Items 3A and 3B as part of the Consent Calendar. (Noting Commissioner Hudson’s abstention on the minutes of July 22, 2009.) (Approved)
3A. Minutes of July 22, 2009.
Approved, as part of the Consent Calendar. (Noting Commissioner Hudson's abstention on the minutes of July 22, 2009.)
3B. Case 3.1389 MAJ - A request by Desert Water Agency for architectural approval for a 3,600 square foot warehouse/ storage building located at 1200 South Gene Autry Trail, Zone M-1, Section 20. (Project Planner: Glenn Mlaker, Assistant Planner)
Approved, as part of the Consent Calendar.
4. OTHER BUSINESS:
4A. Appointment of two (2) Architectural Advisory Committee Members.
Commissioner Scott reported that the ad hoc subcommittee interviewed six candidates for the vacant positions on the Architectural Advisory Committee and their recommendation is to appoint Patrick McGrew and Will Kleindienst as regular members; and Ana Marie Escalante, as an alternate member.
Motion to To appoint Patrick McGrew and William Kleindienst, as Members of the Architectural Advisory Committee and Ana Marie Escalante, as an Alternate Member. Moved by Conrad, seconded by Donenfeld.
Vote to To appoint Patrick McGrew and William Kleindienst, as Members of the Architectural Advisory Committee and Ana Marie Escalante, as an Alternate Member. (Approved)
4B. Case SP 09-002 - A request by Best Signs, Inc. to implement a new sign program for the Rimrock Plaza shopping center located the southeast corner of East Palm Canyon Drive and Matthew Drive, Zone W-C-D-N, Section 30. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)
David A. Newell, Associate Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated September 9, 2009.
Staff agreed to modify condition PSP 1 to include "drip irrigation installed within 5 feet of the monument sign".
-Jim Cross, Best Signs, (responding to questions from the Commission) was in agreement with moving the sprinklers further away from the monument sign. Mr. Cross expressed frustation on the time spent on the original design, as well as the redesign, as recommended by the Architectural Advisory Committee.
Motion to To approve with the exception of the main monument sign, subject to Conditions of Approval, as amended:
-To return the main monument sign to the Architectury Advisory Committee with direction to:
a. Incorporate elements of the original shopping center in the design of the main monument sign. Moved by Scott, seconded by Caffery.
Vote to To approve with the exception of the main monument sign, subject to Conditions of Approval, as amended:
-To return the main monument sign to the Architectury Advisory Committee with direction to:
a. Incorporate elements of the original shopping center in the design of the main monument sign. (Declined)
Motion to Approve To approve the sign program with the exception of the monument sign, subject to Conditions of Approval, with direction to staff:
-To simplify the design of the main monument sign based on Commissioners' comments.
-To create an ad hoc subcommittee consisting of: Doug Hudson and Jon Caffery to provide final review on the on the main monument sign and approval by the Planning Director. Moved by Conrad, seconded by Caffery.
Vote to Approve To approve the sign program with the exception of the monument sign, subject to Conditions of Approval, with direction to staff:
-To simplify the design of the main monument sign based on Commissioners' comments.
-To create an ad hoc subcommittee consisting of: Doug Hudson and Jon Caffery to provide final review on the on the main monument sign and approval by the Planning Director. (Approved)
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
5A. Case 3.3333 MAJ / TTM 36185 / 7.1320 AMM - A request by Community Dynamics for architectural approval of a 51-unit moderate income for-sale townhouse complex and a condominium map on an approximate 3.6-acre parcel located at 3130 North Indian Canyon Drive, Zone R-2, Section 2. (Project Planner: Ken Lyon, Associate Planner)
Motion to To continue the hearing to a date to be determined. Moved by Scott, seconded by Caffery.
Vote to To continue the hearing to a date to be determined. (Approved)
5B. Case 5.1226 CUP / 6.513 VAR - A request by Royal Street Communications for a Conditional Use Permit to install a new fifty-five foot tall commercial communication antenna and a Variance to exceed the maximum height permitted from fifteen feet to fifty-five feet located at 2101 Sahara Road, Zone P, Section 1. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)
David Newell, Associate Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated September 9, 2009.
Chair Cohen opened the public hearing:
-Veronica Arvizu, representing Royal Street Communications, provided details on the location and responded to questions from the Commission.
-Bill Ferra, Palm Springs, noted his preference to have a view of a lot with palm fronds instead of a two-story commercial building and spoke in support of the project.
-David Hacker, Hacker Engineering, spoke of parking lot expansion for the Kingdom Hall and is looking forward to landscaping improvements to this site.
There being no further comments the public hearing was closed.
The Commission discussed maintenance of the palm fronds (monopalms) co-locations for additional antennas and slim ine poles versus monopalms.
Commissioners Hudson and Caffery noted their preference for slim-line monopoles.
Motion to To recommend approval to the City Council, subject to Conditions of Approval, as amended:
-Install desert landscape including three live palms trees adjacent to the monopalm.
-Revise PLN 13 condition to include, ". . . the applicant shall provide a monopalm structure capable of allowing co-location for another wireless communication provider.
- Moved by Scott, seconded by Donenfeld.
Vote to To recommend approval to the City Council, subject to Conditions of Approval, as amended:
-Install desert landscape including three live palms trees adjacent to the monopalm.
-Revise PLN 13 condition to include, ". . . the applicant shall provide a monopalm structure capable of allowing co-location for another wireless communication provider.
- (Approved)
5C. Case 5.1227 CUP / 6.517 VAR - A request by Royal Street Communications for a Conditional Use Permit to install a fifty-five foot tall commercial communication antenna and a Variance to exceed the maximum antenna height permitted from fifteen feet to fifty-five feet located at 4733 East Palm Canyon Drive, Zone W-C-D-N, Section 30. (Project Planner: David A. Newell, Associate Planner)
David Newell, Associate Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated September 9, 2009.
The public hearing was opened:
-Veronica Arizu, representing Royal Street Communications, responded to questions from the Commission and provided details on the proposed height and location of the monopalm.
There being no further appearances the public hearing was closed.
Motion to To recommend approval to the City Council, subject to Conditions of Approval, as amended:
-The maximum height of the slim-line monopole antenna structure shall be forty-five feet.
-The slim-line monopole shall be light-to-medium brown in color.
-The slim-line monopole shall be structurally engineered to allow one additional co-locator. Moved by Caffery, seconded by Conrad.
Vote to To recommend approval to the City Council, subject to Conditions of Approval, as amended:
-The maximum height of the slim-line monopole antenna structure shall be forty-five feet.
-The slim-line monopole shall be light-to-medium brown in color.
-The slim-line monopole shall be structurally engineered to allow one additional co-locator. (Approved)
PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS:
Commissioner Caffery welcomed Doug Hudson and Leslie Munger to the Planning Commission.
PLANNING DIRECTOR’S REPORT:
Director Ewing reported that that the next City Council will be meeting next week and provided an update on the upcoming Planning items.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further comments the Planning Commission adjourned at 3:46 p.m. to a regular meeting on Wednesday, September 23, 2009, at 1:30 p.m., City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way.
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